Why do we always think it is a medical problem when the elderly fall. This is a great article that gives insight on the health of the elderly when there is a fall. There is a lot of good information we can all use in the article.
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Study on Risk Factors for Indoor and Outdoor Falls May Help Tailor Fall-Prevention Strategies
By Katrina Woznicki
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Sept. 8, 2010 -- The risk factors for indoor and outdoor falls among the elderly differ, and not all falls indicate poor health, a study shows.
Researchers found that risk factors for indoor falls include being a woman and having an inactive lifestyle. Risk factors for outdoor falls include being a man and being more physically active.
The study is published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Falls among the elderly are common, with as many as 40% of people age 65 and older falling each year. Falls can lead to serious injuries, such as a fractured hip or concussion. Continue reading http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20100908/helping-the-elderly-avoid-falls?ecd=wnl_day_090910
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